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Mechanical Engineering Department

 
Dr. Fehrs Adu Gyamfi (HoD)

Brief Introduction

Mechanical Engineering is an exciting and innovative profession that turns ideas into inventions.  The discipline helps to invent, design and manufacture products ranging from automotive, aerospace, power generation, raw material recovery and recycling. Mechanical engineers are also involved in the design of equipment and systems for new emerging industries such as renewable energy and sports.

The Mechanical Engineering Department of KTU seeks to equip graduates with sound theoretical engineering knowledge and develop their analytical, problem solving and practical skills to become employable or self-employed.

Our objectives are:

  • To offer competency-based training tailored towards current trends and needs of the mechanical industry.
  • To equip students with knowledge and skills that enable the application of fundamental principles and techniques to produce creative and innovative design solutions to complex engineering problems.
  • To create a learning environment which stimulates the entrepreneurial and can-do spirit in our students to become self-employed after graduation 
  • To train students to be able to conduct applied research to solve industrial problems

Programmes in the Department

  1. BTECH Welding and Fabrication Engineering

The Bachelor of Technology in Welding and Fabrication Engineering programme is a four-year programme designed to train professionals in the Welding and Fabrication sector of Ghana. Welding and fabrication Engineering have been the backbone for infrastructural development and industrialization for most developed countries towards socio-economic advancement. Since Ghana is a developing country, specialization in welding and fabrication is an important requirement for industrialization.

However, Ghana and most countries in Africa lack capacity in the welding and fabrication sector, therefore, compelling the oil and gas industries, automotive, construction and manufacturing industries to bring in foreign welding experts to fill the gaps. The need to build capacity in the welding and fabrication sector cannot therefore be over-emphasized.

The industry needs personnel who are versatile to deliver to specifications in this highly sensitive sector. This requires not only hands-on skills but also sound theoretical knowledge in the field. Training of personnel in the welding and fabrication industry should meet these demands.

2. BTECH Mechanical Engineering

The Bachelor of Technology (BTECH) in Mechanical Engineering is a two-year part-time weekend programme. It is designed to train middle-level management personnel to provide the needed supervisory role to link theory and practice in the Mechanical Engineering Industry. The programme is structured for diploma graduates in the field of design, plant and production in mechanical engineering.

The programme consists of twelve weeks (12) of industrial training in a mechanical engineering firm or in a company which uses machinery requiring regular service/maintenance by a mechanical engineer. Graduates acquire skills and knowledge in design, installation, troubleshooting, inspection, plant maintenance and workshop practice, which are relevant to the industry.

  • HND Mechanical Engineering

The HND Mechanical Engineering programme is a three-year full-time programme of study with two options: Plant and Production. Students are taken through both theoretical education and practical training. The practical training involves competence training in the use of basic machine shop tools and operation of machine tools (Lathe, Mill and Drill) as well as competency in arc welding processes. Students are trained to use basic mechanical engineering software for product design and simulation. Through our well-structured industrial attachment and internships, students are exposed to industrial settings where they learn how to apply acquired knowledge and skills to solve real industrial problems.  This builds their confidence as incoming Mechanical Engineers and prepares them for the real world of work.

The Department is looking forward to running four years of Full-Time BTECH Programmes in the following areas.

  • BTECH Air Conditions and Refrigeration Engineering.
  • BTECH Mechanical Engineering

Principal Courses

The principal courses taught in these programs are given below:

  • Machine Design
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Maintenance Engineering
  • Dynamics of Machinery
  • Maintenance and Installations
  • Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM)
  • Design of Turbo Machinery
  • Thermal Power Systems
  • Engineering Thermodynamics
  • Heat Transfer
  • Mechanics
  • Strength of Materials

Laboratory, Workshops and Research Work

The department has well-equipped laboratories and workshops for training the practical component of the programme.  The laboratories include Electron Mechanical Lab, Fluid Mechanics Lab, Thermal Fluids Lab and Computer simulating lab. The workshops are also equipped with Heavy Duty Universal Milling Machines, Heavy Duty Shaping Machines, Heavy Rolling machines, Industrial Surface Grinders, Lathe Turning Machines, Vertical Milling Machine, Pillar Drilling machine and Argon and Arc Welding Machine. The department is also in the process of installing an Ultra-Modern Welding and Fabrication Workshop.

Our research works focus on the following areas: Fluid Mechanics, Industrial and Production Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Machine Design, Materials Design, Failure Analysis and Welding.

Employment prospects of graduates

Graduates from any of the programmes in the Department of Mechanical Engineering are set on course for a wide range of exciting career opportunities. Graduates can find career opportunities in the Processing Industries, Power generation industries, Design, Installation and commissioning of machinery industries, Maintenance or Service of machinery, Transport, Mining, and Manufacturing sectors.

Our graduates go on to have interesting and varied careers at companies such as, Ghana Highways Authority, Ghana Harbour Authority, Unilever Ghana Ltd, Nestle Ghana Ltd, Cocoa Processing Co. Ltd, Tema Steel Works, Wa Home Steel Works, Volta River Authority (VRA). Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ghana Water Co. Ltd, GRATIS Foundation etc.

Graduates can also pursue further education to become Automotive Engineers, Mining Engineers, Reliability Engineers, Stress Engineers and Mechatronics Engineer.

Graduates from our 4-year BTech programmes can also pursue graduate programmes in MTech, MSc, MEng, and MPhil if they wish to.

Entry Requirement

  1. BTech Welding and Fabrication Engineering (4 years)

I) Science and Technology Programmes

SSSCE Candidates

The applicants must have Passes (A–D) in three (3) core subjects including, English Language, Core Mathematics, and Integrated Science plus three (3) passes in relevant elective subjects: Engineering Science, Physics, Chemistry, Elective Mathematics, Metalwork, Auto Mechanics, Basic Electronics, Woodwork and Technical Drawing and Block work. The cumulative aggregate must be 24 or better.

WASSCE Candidates

The applicants must have Credit Passes (A1–C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects: English Language, Core Mathematics, and Integrated Science plus three (3) relevant elective subjects: Engineering Science, Physics, Chemistry, Elective Mathematics, Metalwork, Auto Mechanics, Plumbing, Building Construction, Basic Electronics, Woodwork and Block work as well as Technical Drawing with an aggregate not exceeding 36.

II) GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level Candidates

Applicants must have six (6) GCE ‘O’ Level passes including, English Language, Mathematics plus three (3) GCE ‘A’ Level passes in Elective Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry

III) Applicants from Technical Institutes

Applicants from Technical Institutes with passes in Mathematics, English Language and Integrated Science as well as Passes in three (3) relevant Elective Courses such as Metal Work, Engineering Science, Technical Drawing, Metal Machinery, Engineering Mathematics

IV) Applicants with a Higher National Diploma (HND)

Higher National Diploma certificate in any option of Mechanical Engineering and Automotive Engineering with a pass shall be admitted at either level 200 while applicants with second class lower and above level may be admitted at level 300.

  • Applicants with university Diplomas in the relevant subjects may also be admitted to level 200.
  • Ordinary Technical Diploma (OTD) may be admitted to level 200

V) Applicants with Technician Certificate

Passes in MET II, MVT II

Passes in MET III, MVT III

VI) Mature Applicants

  • The applicant should have at least a minimum qualification of SSSCE / WASSCE with passes in English and Mathematics.
  • The applicant should have a minimum of two (2) years working experience
  • The applicant must be at least 25 years old, and show proof of age with a birth certificate, baptismal certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth.
  • Mature applicants must pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations to be conducted by the University.

VII) Foreign Candidates

Foreign candidates with equivalent entry requirements will be considered after evaluation and validation by the National Accreditation Board (NAB).

VIII) Teacher Applicants

Four-year Certificate ‘A’ or three-year Post-Secondary Teacher’s Certificate in Technology will be considered.

  1. BTech Mechanical Engineering ( 2 years )

  HND graduates

I) HND Mechanical Engineering (Plant or Production Options) with at least Second (2nd) Class Lower Division Or

II) HND Graduates with passes lower than the minimum Second (2nd) Class Lower Division requirement indicated above must pass a selection interview to be conducted by the University.

   Holders of Mechanical Technician Certificates

I) Mechanical Engineering Technician Part III (MET III)

II) City and Guilds of London Institute (Part III)

   Other Recognized Diplomas

III) KNUST Diploma in Mechanical Engineering plus a minimum of one (1) year post-diploma relevant industrial experience in a mechanical or related field

IV) Foreign students with qualifications equivalent to the Ghanaian certificates

  1. HND Mechanical Engineering (3 years)

Science and Technology Programmes

I) SSSCE Candidates

The applicants must have Passes (A–D) in three (3) core subjects including, English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science plus three (3) passes in relevant elective subjects: Engineering Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Metalwork, Auto Mechanics, Basic Electronics, Woodwork and Technical Drawing and Block work. The cumulative aggregate must be 24 or better.

II) WASSCE Candidates

The applicants must have Credit Passes (A1–C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science plus three (3) relevant elective subjects: Engineering Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Metalwork, Auto Mechanics, Plumbing, Building Construction, Basic Electronics, Woodwork and Block work as well as Technical Drawing with an aggregate not exceeding 36.

 

III) GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level Candidates

Applicants must have six (6) GCE ‘O’ Level passes including, English Language, Mathematics plus three (3) GCE ‘A’ Level passes in Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Physics or Chemistry

IV) Applicants from Technical Institutes

  • Applicants from Technical Institutes with passes in Mathematics, English Language and Integrated Science as well as Passes in the Relevant Elective Courses.
  • Applicants without Mathematics, English Language and Integrated Science may be admitted to an intensive two (2) month bridging (pre-degree) programme before formal admission to their programmes of choice after passing a selection examination.

VI) Applicants with Technician Certificate

  • Passes in MET II, MVT II will enrol at level 200.
  • Passes in MET III, MVT III will enrol at level 300

vii. Mature Applicants

  • The applicant must be at least 25 years old, and show proof of age with a birth certificate acquired within 5 years after birth, baptismal certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth.
  • Mature applicants must pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by the University. A considerable number of years of relevant working experience may be required.

Applicants may be considered on mature student status if they satisfy the following criteria:

  1. Pass at MET I, MVT I, EET I
  2. Passes (GCE ‘O’ Level, SSSCE or WASSCE) in any two of the following Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, metalwork, Woodwork, Technical Drawing
  3. Must have at least one year of experience in a related field (A letter from the employer is required as evidence of working experience).

IX) Foreign Candidates

Foreign candidates with equivalent entry requirements will be considered.

X) Teacher Applicants

Four-year Certificate ‘A’ or three-year Post-Secondary Teacher’s Certificate in Technology will be considered.